CRLS educator Larry Aaronson dies at 86

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CRLS educator Larry Aaronson dies at 86

Larry Aaronson, 86, a retired Cambridge Rindge and Latin School teacher, died peacefully in his sleep at 7:11 a.m. Saturday, according to friends posting through his own social media account. Over more than four decades he taught history and social sciences with a specialty in alternative progressive education and social justice, and was also known for promoting the dramatic arts. The Aaronson Fund, formed after his retirement to continue that work, noted in 2008 that hundreds of CRLS graduates had gone on to public-sector jobs on social justice issues.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

City Council holds 'Midsummer' meeting Monday, Aug. 3

The Cambridge City Council meets Aug. 3 for its summer session, with agenda items including a federal-update briefing, a Police Review & Advisory Board quarterly report, and a request to draft a home-rule petition for red-light and speed cameras.

Cambridge Civic Journal

Porter Square Books hosts monthly 'Pencils Up!' writer's hour

Porter Square Books holds its monthly 'Pencils Up!' writing hour today at 5 p.m., open to writers of all levels for silent writing and optional sharing.

Porter Square Books

Brattle Theatre reopens after seating and floor upgrades

The Brattle Theatre reopened July 31 after a weeklong closure to replace its 25-year-old seats and improve floor sightlines; the reopening weekend included a 4K restoration screening of 'Mikey and Nicky.'

Cambridge Day

Sons of Levin to play Middle East Corner/Bakery tonight

Local band Sons of Levin plays the Middle East Corner/Bakery tonight, Aug. 2, at 9:30 p.m.

Live Nation

Peace Commission meets Monday on 'Meet Your Neighbor Month'

The Cambridge Peace Commission holds a virtual meeting Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. to discuss outreach and toolkit materials for 'Meet Your Neighbor Month 2026.'

City of Cambridge

Commuter rescue averts tragedy in Davis Sq. escalator mishap

A fellow commuter's quick action on the emergency stop button saved a woman whose clothing caught in a Davis Square escalator July 31, prompting renewed MBTA safety warnings.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Indie pop duo DWLLRS plays Sonia in Central Square tonight

Indie pop duo DWLLRS performs at Sonia tonight, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. as part of its 'One of Those Nights Tour,' with opening act thebandfriday.

The Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub

Boston Balboa hosts Sunday social dance at Dance Complex

Boston Balboa hosts an afternoon of social swing and Balboa dancing today at 3 p.m. at the Dance Complex on Massachusetts Avenue.

Dance Seekers

Dan Deacon plays The Sinclair tonight

Dan Deacon performs at The Sinclair in Harvard Square tonight with Peretsky; doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.

The Sinclair

Noir Bar hosts Sunday night trivia

Noir Bar in Harvard Square hosts free trivia tonight from 7 to 9 p.m.

Cambridge Office for Tourism

Main Library garage closed through Monday for Broadway work

The Main Library's garage is closed July 31 through Aug. 3 for construction on Broadway and is expected to reopen Aug. 4; the library remains open on normal hours.

Cambridge Public Library